This is Richard Hill, founder of DNA Favorites. I don't write long, detailed blogs. My blogging style matches that of my website: clear, concise summaries with links to learn more.
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This reunion did not require DNA. But it's interesting to see how such people could have interacted and not realized it.
Continue reading "Adopted Son and Birth Mother Reunite After 20 Years"
Genetic genealogy DNA tests are uncovering errors and abuses from in vitro fertilization (IVF). Some have even led to lawsuits.
How many cousin marriages does it take for endogamy to impact your genetic genealogy research? This post demonstrates a great tool for evaluating your tree.
One of my all-time favorite DNA success stories is told in this interview with the ABC News correspondent who lived it.
The August virtual conference of the Southern California Genealogical Society will have many presentations on DNA, including this one.
This interview examines such discoveries from a father's perspective.
Continue reading "When a DNA Test Reveals Your Daughter Is Not Your Biological Child"
A patchwork of different state laws regulates if and how adoptees may access their original birth certificates.
Continue reading "Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates"
At age 54, this adoptee did the 23andMe test and matched her uncle. More surprises followed as told in this well-written article with many photos.
Continue reading "Adoptee's Birth Mother Was Looking for Her"
The most confusing part of a genealogical DNA test is the X chromosome, usually reported with an autosomal DNA test. This post by Blaine Bettinger may still be the best place to learn about the X.
An Atlanta woman finds her half-brother halfway across the world. She knew he existed but it took an Ancestry DNA match to identify him.
Continue reading "Long Lost Siblings Meet for the First Time"
Nearly ten years ago, 23andMe made a list of companies most likely to disrupt the status quo. This article reviews what happened and where the company is headed today.
Mia Hagood shares all the steps, including DNA testing, which she used to successfully find both birth parents in China.
Facebook is the epicenter for discussions about DNA testing. Here are some of the most useful DNA Facebook groups organized by category.
Do you have items like envelopes, stamps, hair, or teeth that might contain the DNA of an ancestor? Roberta Estes reviews testing options and preservation tips.
This woman discovered through DNA testing that her doctor had used his own sperm during an artificial insemination procedure. She sued and won.
Continue reading "DNA Test Leads to $5 Million Award in Jury Trial"
Some DNA testers will uncover an NPE (Not the Parent Expected). Genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick tells how to give the news with compassion.
Continue reading "How to Break the News from a DNA Test Surprise"
Rachel King shows how she uses segment data to figure out which ancestors provided a particular segment of DNA. Several examples are included.
Continue reading "Using Segment Data to Identify Unknown DNA"
Born on the same day, two elderly men claim a hospital sent them home with the wrong families nearly 80 years ago. Lots of pain and heartache followed.
Continue reading "DNA Uncovers Hospital Error from 80 Years Ago"
To work more effectively and efficiently with genetic matches use the best features of each testing company and some outstanding tools developed by others.
Continue reading "The Best Tools for Working with DNA Matches"
This excellent video shows how a Korean adoptee used DNA testing to find and reunite with multiple biological relatives.
Continue reading "Reporter Shares Her Personal Adoption/Reunion Story"
Scientists have recently sequenced the complete human genome. This article summarizes how they did it and the benefits this will bring.
Andrew Redfern shares his personal DNA journey in a well-done video with several good tips about testing and collaboration with matches.
Another DNA success story. His father's reaction to being found: “Who wouldn’t be proud to be your father?”
Continue reading "Man Identifies and Meets Father thru AncestryDNA Test"
Why do many Americans choose to take a DNA test? Why are others reluctant? What do people think of their results? This survey provides the answers.